100 feet—the highest vineyard on Mount Veeder—Sky produces Zinfandel that has nothing in common with jammy California stereotypes
with barrels topped-up to maintain freshness without oxidation
Rich tannins and a vibrant acidity provide balance
which gives her wines more structure and definition than typical cru Beaujolais
Craig spent 32 years at Joseph Phelps Vineyards (1976-2008)
Cappellano, Barolo Pie Rupestris, 2013 SO062126 Leipold 100 feet—the highest vineyard onOne of Barolo's most singular wines from one of its most uncompromising houses: Pie Rupestris comes from Nebbiolo grafted onto Rupestris rootstock in the Otin Fiorin parcel of the Gabutti cru, Serralunga d'Alba, and is 100% Serralunga in character severe, authoritative, austere yet generous. Cappellano farms tiny quantities the old way, refusing ratings and marketing on principle, with Augusto Cappellano now making the wines. 2013 was the cool, late